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Relationships thrive when we communicate with intention. In this episode, Bryan Hatch sits down with Mike Morgan, a marriage and family therapist, to explore how gratitude, humor, and deep listening can transform the way we connect with others. Mike shares insights on building trust, creating emotional safety, and strengthening relationships through small but powerful shifts in communication.
If you want to improve your relationships and connect more deeply with others, this episode will give you practical tools to start making intentional changes today.
[00:01:09] - Mike shares an unexpected detail: his experience as a sponsored pickleball player and what the sport has meant to him.
[00:03:18] - Discussing the decision to step back from professional pickleball and the grief of letting go of a passion.
[00:06:11] - Exploring how life transitions, like parenthood, bring both joy and loss.
[00:08:41] - Mike explains how people cope with grief and why acknowledging pain is essential.
[00:10:56] - The difference between holding on and clinging—how memories can support growth.
[00:13:24] - The role of intentionality in therapy and how setting clear intentions strengthens connections.
[00:16:08] - Mike shares how expressing gratitude builds bonds and deepens conversations.
[00:18:44] - Why responding with "thank you" instead of "I'm sorry" is more connecting during vulnerable moments.
[00:21:14] - The impact of humor in therapy and how laughter fosters emotional safety.
[00:24:32] - Discussing how people often shut down after disconnecting responses and how to avoid this.
[00:27:42] - The power of curiosity in conversations—how asking the right questions builds deeper understanding.
[00:32:46] - How physical space and subtle environmental details in therapy contribute to emotional comfort.
[00:36:12] - The role of play in building friendships and creating meaningful bonds.
[00:47:51] - Introducing attachment theory—how human connection drives survival, security, and emotional well-being.
To learn more about Mike, visit: https://understandingtherapy.com/aboutmike/
Many of our listeners want to know how they can help the show grow. The best way for our show to reach more people with amazing guests is for you to rate, subscribe, and comment on this episode.You might not realize how much that helps and it costs nothing but a few seconds.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Bryan HatchRelationships thrive when we communicate with intention. In this episode, Bryan Hatch sits down with Mike Morgan, a marriage and family therapist, to explore how gratitude, humor, and deep listening can transform the way we connect with others. Mike shares insights on building trust, creating emotional safety, and strengthening relationships through small but powerful shifts in communication.
If you want to improve your relationships and connect more deeply with others, this episode will give you practical tools to start making intentional changes today.
[00:01:09] - Mike shares an unexpected detail: his experience as a sponsored pickleball player and what the sport has meant to him.
[00:03:18] - Discussing the decision to step back from professional pickleball and the grief of letting go of a passion.
[00:06:11] - Exploring how life transitions, like parenthood, bring both joy and loss.
[00:08:41] - Mike explains how people cope with grief and why acknowledging pain is essential.
[00:10:56] - The difference between holding on and clinging—how memories can support growth.
[00:13:24] - The role of intentionality in therapy and how setting clear intentions strengthens connections.
[00:16:08] - Mike shares how expressing gratitude builds bonds and deepens conversations.
[00:18:44] - Why responding with "thank you" instead of "I'm sorry" is more connecting during vulnerable moments.
[00:21:14] - The impact of humor in therapy and how laughter fosters emotional safety.
[00:24:32] - Discussing how people often shut down after disconnecting responses and how to avoid this.
[00:27:42] - The power of curiosity in conversations—how asking the right questions builds deeper understanding.
[00:32:46] - How physical space and subtle environmental details in therapy contribute to emotional comfort.
[00:36:12] - The role of play in building friendships and creating meaningful bonds.
[00:47:51] - Introducing attachment theory—how human connection drives survival, security, and emotional well-being.
To learn more about Mike, visit: https://understandingtherapy.com/aboutmike/
Many of our listeners want to know how they can help the show grow. The best way for our show to reach more people with amazing guests is for you to rate, subscribe, and comment on this episode.You might not realize how much that helps and it costs nothing but a few seconds.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.